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This chess game between Luna Yuexiu Xu (1880) and John Pakenham (1558) was played at NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup in 2026 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation (B29).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Luna Yuexiu Xu vs John Pakenham?
Luna Yuexiu Xu vs John Pakenham (2026) finished 1-0, a win for Luna Yuexiu Xu.
What opening was played in Luna Yuexiu Xu vs John Pakenham?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation (ECO B29).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Luna Yuexiu Xu vs John Pakenham, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.